Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Poised to Resume Senate Duties After Six-Month Suspension

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central is set to return to plenary on September 23 as her six-month suspension from the Senate comes to an end.

Her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed the development, stating that she is “fully prepared to resume her term.” According to him, even the Senate leadership has signalled readiness to receive her back.

“She’s ready to resume her term. She’s in London at the moment, but everything is in place, and the six months have expired. The only thing left is her resumption,” Giwa said.

Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended on March 6 over alleged insubordination. She, however, described the action as politically motivated, linking it to her petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, whom she accused of sexual harassment an allegation the Senate dismissed.

Her earlier attempt to return in July was blocked by security operatives. But with the expiration of her suspension, Giwa expressed confidence that no further obstacles would stand in her way.

“Everything will be resolved. Even the court cases will become like an academic exercise,” he added.

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